about 2 Tbsp olive oil 4 large (about 2 lb.) thin-skinned potatoes, scrubbed and thickly sliced 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 2 tsp mustard seed 1/2 to 1 tsp ground pepper 4 loin lamb chops (each 2 inches thick, about 1 1/2 pounds total) 1/4 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs parsley sprigs (optional) Heat 2 Tbsp oil […]
3/4 cup dry sherry 3 Tbsp soy sauce 1 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced 2 tsp sugar 1 fat-trimmed, boned, rolled and tied leg of pork or lamb, 3 1/2 to 4 pounds about 3/4 cup of regular strength chicken broth 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch In a large, heavy […]
The standing rib is a wonderfully tender roast, whether cooked rare, medium or well-done. Fresh herbs and garlic are rubbed into and onto the meat, making a crisp, fragrant crust. 1 standing rib roast (3 or 4 ribs), about 7 or 8 pounds 1/2 cup chopped fresh thyme leaves (reserve stems) 4 garlic cloves, peeled, […]
4 pounds boned, rolled and tied pork loin, halved crosswise 1 cup pitted prunes, quartered 1/4 cup Dijon mustard freshly ground pepper to taste 16 slices bacon Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Run a skewer lengthwise through the center of one of the pork halves.. Remove the skewer and insert a fork handle into […]
Sausages go well with both the Ginger-Lime Mustard and the Turkish Peach & Roasted Pepper Salsa (see recipe). Use either one, or both. 8 sausages, a varied and enticing selection Ginger-Lime Mustard: 3 Tbsp mild French mustard, or a whole-seed mustard 3 Tbsp sweet/hot mustard 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger juice of 1/2 lime 1/4 […]
1 rack of lamb, at room temperature 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1/2 cup bread crumbs 2 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced 2 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese 2 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley 1/2 tsp kosher salt freshly ground pepper to taste Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Rub the fat-covered side of the lamb with […]
1 pork tenderloin, about 4 pounds 2 green onions, thinly sliced 7 garlic cloves, chopped 1/4 cup grapefruit juice 2 Tbsp sugar 2 tsp mild chili powder, such as Ancho, Chimayo or New mexican 1/4 to 1/2 tsp herbes de provence or thyme salt and pepper to taste (be generous as this is a marinade […]
I like this prepared with Sicilian-type sausages, ones that are juicy, and meaty and herby, but not spicy-hot. I like a thinner sausage, too, one that cooks quickly and so doesn’t risk becoming dry and sawdusty if overcooked a minute or two. 1 1/2 pound sausages olive oil, as needed 4 shallots, chopped 4 garlic […]
This mixed grill requires last-minute cooking, but the eggplant may be sliced and seasoned up to 1 hour in advanced. 2 to 3 eggplants 4 Tbsp olive oil 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp freshly ground pepper 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves 18 to 24 sausages, such as mild Italian, chicken and apple, bratwurst, etc. Slice […]
Usually, I braise lamb shanks, but roasting them, as I have here, results in crispy meat, almost like lamb carnitas that makes a scrumptious pairing with soft, creamy polenta. Add a green salad and you have a perfect winter meal. Meat cooked this way is also good to flavor vegetable dishes, added to beans or tossed with pasta. […]
1 quart buttermilk 6 garlic cloves, minced kosher salt and black pepper 1 leg of lamb, butt portion only, bone in or boneless (about 7 pounds total) 3 Tbsp whole-grain mustard 1 Tbsp dried savory or thyme In a large deep bowl or a large sealable plastic bag, combine buttermilk, garlic and 1 tsp salt. […]
3- or 4- rib roast, about 6 to 8 pounds 4 cloves garlic, cut into slivers 1 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup soy sauce 3 Tbsp fresh ground black pepper 1 Tbsp instant coffee, optional 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme or rosemary, optional olive oil Sauce: 1 1/2 cups beef stock 3 Tbsp Dijon mustard […]
1/4 cup freshly grated horseradish or bottled horseradish, well drained 1 cup creme fraiche, sour cream or whipped heavy cream salt and pepper to taste white vinegar to taste (optional) Mix together horseradish and creme fraiche. Season with salt and pepper and add a dash of white vinegar if you like it a bit tart.
1 Tbsp oil 4 large or 8 small short ribs salt and pepper 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 dried pasilla chili, stemmed, seeded and minced 1 cup dry red wine 1 cup strong coffee In a heavy pot that can later be covered, drizzle oil. Over medium-heat, brown ribs well, adjusting […]
This recipe is nice for an easy backyard get-together. Round out the meal with a green salad and ice cream for dessert. 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 yellow onions, very thinly sliced 3/4 tsp kosher salt, or to taste 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper 3 sun-dried tomato halves in olive oil (about 1/2 ounce) 3 […]
1 3-, 4-, or 5-bone standing rib roast (6-12 pounds), external cap of fat and meat removed and fat trimmed to about 1/2-inch kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Let the roast stand at room temperature for approximately 2 hours. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees and adjust the rack to the lower third of […]
Note that the lamb needs to marinate at least 1 hour or up to 2 days. Serve with braised escarole. 2 pounds bone-in lamb chops, preferably rib chops 2 cloves garlic, minced kosher salt, to taste 5 anchovy fillets, preferably salt-packed 1/2 bunch fresh rosemary, leaves picked olive oil, as needed black pepper, to taste […]
1 1-pound skirt steak 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 8 garlic cloves, finely minced 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano 1 tsp red pepper flakes kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper 2 heads Romaine lettuce, washed, dried and leaves sliced in thirds crosswise 1 cup thinly sliced roasted red peppers (from […]
3 slices bacon 5 pound Boston butt roast (either bone-in or out) 5 peeled garlic cloves 1 1/2 Tbsp coarse sea salt Line a 6-quart slow cooker with 3 slices of bacon. Blot the pork roast dry with paper towels and poke 5 evenly spaced slits in the pork with the tip of a paring […]
You may need to adjust the amount of syrup in the recipe, depending on how sweet or tart your apricots are. Look for the Blenheim variety if you can find it. 3/4 pound ripe but firm apricots, halved and pitted 3 Tbsp olive oil + more for greasing the grill 2 slices medium red onion, […]